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Old Jul 28, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Black C5 LS1
Why would you need jack stands under that? The ramps are more secure than the jack stands. If you have the e-brake on (and it's working!), there's nowhere the car can go. Just be sure the brake's on and the wheels are planted squarely in the ramps and you're good to go, IMHO.
I think he was talking about this:

Originally Posted by TryNkeepUp
Hell I do mine with just a jack and some chocks for the front are rear tires

So I'd say it's pretty safe
That would benefit from four jack stands easy.
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Old Jul 28, 2007 | 11:13 PM
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that it looks pretty safe to me.
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Old Jul 28, 2007 | 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by vettejeff
Guys you should really take a look at the Quick Lift. I used to change the oil with jacks, but now scince I bought the Kwick Lift it is so easy. For 1500 bucks its alot safer than having the car fall on you. Thats how I talked my wife into the idea, so she said go ahead and get it.
I agree 1500 buck is nothing compared tp medical bills and car damage bills you could have
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by jbondfl
I think he was talking about this:



That would benefit from four jack stands easy.
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 12:10 PM
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How did you drive up there like that JUST KIDDING ! Yes that's safe I used to do my other cars like that ...
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 12:26 PM
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Iv allways read that you need to raise the rear more than the frunt.
That helps w/draning the oil out.

The ramps look ok.

Paul G.
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 01:05 PM
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The ramps hold about 7K pounds, so you could hold about 14K pounds about 4 Vettes worth
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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I have been doing that for years.... Not sure why you asked since this has been posted and pictured before, many time..
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Originally Posted by dadvan99
That's how I change my oil and I feel safe in doing so.


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